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Bedlington Terrier
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: England Group: Terrier Height: males 16-17 in., females 15-16 in. Weight: 17-23 lbs. Life span: 17 yrs. plus Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes Good with other pets: not with dominant dogs, may chase cats & small animals What is the origin of the Bedlington Terrier? The Bedlington Terrier comes […]
History of the Generic Dog Name Fido
Fido is a Latin word and means to trust, to confide in, to believe. As it’s not popular, how did it become a name referring to any dog? We have to go back in time to Abraham Lincoln, 16th President of the United States. Lincoln suffered spells of depression and as many pet owners do, […]


